Computer analysis of single-mode fiber optic systems

A simulation program for the analysis of single-mode fiber optic systems is described. The characteristics of a fiber optic system are more accurately determined by specifying 15 parameters and, in an interactive fashion, determining system requirements for a specific performance level. The program is based on specifying an acceptable dispersion penalty and finds a corresponding link length. The output format also lists the other data important to the system designer, such as major losses and a breakdown of the dispersion penalty into its two components, i.e., intersymbol and mode partition noise.<>